Pineapple...the Brazilian Way

In October, 1941, H. Phelps Clawson set out for Brazil. He often kept modest diaries during his travels, and this trip was no different. Endlessly curious and observant, Phelps loved the way his pineapple was served "the Brazilian way" and noted so in his diary:

Brazilian diary, page 5 detail.

Read H. Phelps Clawson's Brazilian travel diary.
Learn how to make your own pineapple boat, the Brazilian way!

Exhibit is Open!

Travelers and Cosmopolitans is open!  The exhibit is open during regular hours at Central in the Rare Book Room.  Check out the Exhibit page for more images.

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Exhibit Sneak Peek!

Travelers and Cosmopolitans opens on Wednesday, February 2.  Although installation is not yet complete, take a look at what we've done so far...

Under Construction

The latest Rare Book Room exhibit Travelers and Cosmopolitans: the Tourist is the Other Fellow will run from February 2 to May 29, 2011.


Check back after February 2 for posts, expanded exhibit content, photos, vintage travel diaries, and more!